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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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